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SPORTS LOUNGE 403-858-1100 5000 LAKESHORE DRIVE SYLVAN LAKE, AB WWW.HOCKEYCENTRALSPORTS.CA Calender of Events FEBRUARY 7 - 23 | CHEER ON TEAM CANADA! Lots of Prizes including a DRAW for a RETRO OLYMPIC FRIDGE! WING WEDNESDAYS PRIME RIB SUNDAYS HOCKEY EVERY EVERY NIGHT! NIGHT! TICKETS DRAWN MONTHLY! O OL L Y YM MP PI IC C C CE EN NT TR RA AL L Call for more details. Now accepting reservations | 403.858.1100 A Heart of A Heart of GOLD GOLD Valentine’s Dinner for 2 Valentine’s Dinner for 2 Choice of 2 featured entrees and glass of wine $ $ 60 60 /couple $ $ 33 33 /single VOLUME 79 NUMBER 7 24 PAGES THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2014 www.sylvanlakenews.com FREE 4P THURSDAY FEBRUARY 13 2014 w H. J. Cody Laker Harper Elwood (12) was crowded by West Central Rebels while grabbing a rebound during the senior girls basketball league game Tuesday night. In a tightly contested game, the Lakers were tied 22-22 at half time. The final score was 57-50 for the Rebels STEVE DILLS École Steffie Woima Elementary School teacher Amy Bouwman travelled to the Dominican Republic on a Lifetouch Memory Mission in late January. Part of the trip involved taking pictures of students at a school in Constanza and then presenting their picture to them later in the trip AMY BOUWMAN. See story on page 12 WinterFest WinterFest FEBRUARY 15, 2014 FEBRUARY 15, 2014 See pages 15-19 for events & times BREAKING NEWS: BREAKING NEWS: NEW 500 Student K-Grade 8 school announced for Beacon Hill. More details on our Facebook page or in next week’s edition.

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  • SPORTS LOUNGE403-858-1100

    5000 LAKESHORE DRIVESYLVAN LAKE, AB

    WWW.HOCKEYCENTRALSPORTS.CA

    Calender of EventsFEBRUARY 7 - 23 | CHEER ON TEAM CANADA!Lots of Prizes including a DRAW for a

    RETRO OLYMPIC FRIDGE! WING WEDNESDAYSPRIME RIB SUNDAYS

    HOCKEY EVERYEVERY NIGHT! NIGHT!

    TICKETS DRAWN MONTHLY!

    OOLLYYMMPPIICC CCEENNTTRRAALL

    Call for more details. Now accepting reservations | 403.858.1100

    A Heart ofA Heart of GOLDGOLDValentines Dinner for 2Valentines Dinner for 2

    Choice of 2 featured entrees and glass of wine$$6060/couple $$3333/single

    VOLUME 79 NUMBER 7 24 PAGES THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2014 www.sylvanlakenews.com FREE4 P THURSDAY FEBRUARY 13 2014 w

    H. J. Cody Laker Harper Elwood (12) was crowded by West Central Rebels while grabbing a rebound during the senior girls basketball league game Tuesday night. In a tightly contested game, the Lakers were tied 22-22 at half time. The final score was 57-50 for the Rebels

    STEVE DILLS

    cole Steffie Woima Elementary School teacher Amy Bouwman travelled to the Dominican Republic on a Lifetouch Memory Mission in late January. Part of the trip involved taking pictures of students at a school in Constanza and then presenting their picture to them later in the trip

    AMY BOUWMAN.

    See story on page 12

    WinterFestWinterFestFEBRUARY 15, 2014FEBRUARY 15, 2014

    See pages 15-19 for events & times

    BREAKING NEWS:BREAKING NEWS: NEW 500 Student K-Grade 8 school announced for Beacon Hill. More details on our Facebook page or in next weeks edition.

  • 2 SYLVAN LAKE NEWS THURSDAY, FEB. 13, 2014

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    bulletin board for non-profit community groups running free events open to the general public. Submissions must be received by Tuesday at 12:00 p.m. and should be kept as concise as possible. We will edit for content and length.

    We strive to publish all submissions we receive, however, due to the number of items or space availability, we are not able to guarantee publication. If you need to be sure your message runs, we suggest you place your message in the Classified section.

    Deliver submissions to our office at Suite 103, 5020 50A St., Sylvan Lake, fax to 1-403-887-2081 (Toll-Free 1-888-999-2081) or email to [email protected]. Be certain to include dates, times and contact information.

    Volunteers WantedSylvan Lake Seniors Lodge is looking for volunteer drivers for the Meals on Wheels program. Call 403-887-2555 and talk to Wanda or Carol.

    Special EventsThursday, Feb. 13 - Benalto & Area Rural Crime Watch Society general meeting at 7 pm, Benalto Leisure Centre, Ag. Grounds. Guest Speaker: Sylvan Lake RCMP Cst. Erik Lieng, security task force, 2010 Vancouver Olympics. Topic: Omnipresent Olympics security. Law enforcement partners in attendance. For info call Yvette 403-746-3429.Saturday, Feb. 15 - Winterfest movie marathon at Sylvan Lake Library. Enjoy wintery movies, a craft, hot chocolate and popcorn from 10 am to 3 pm. Saturday, Feb. 15 - Winterfest - polar dip, fireworks and much more for the entire family in Centennial Park. See ad elsewhere in todays paper.Saturday, Feb. 15 - Chili and a bun at Sylvan Lake Legion from 1-4 pm (during Winterfest). Free hot chocolate for all, other refreshments available.Saturday, Feb. 15 - Dance to the music of Wise Choice at Sylvan Lake Legion beginning at 8 pm. Wednesday, Feb. 26 - Sylvan Lake Seniors Bus to Deerfoot Casino, Calgary. Leave 8:30 am. Phone Joan 403-887-7614.Thursday, Feb. 27 - Red Deer River Naturalists host a presentation by Dr. Peter and Linda Kershaw on the proposed CANOL Heritage Trail at 7 pm at Kerry Wood Nature Centre in Red Deer. No charge, every-one welcome. For info check rdrn.ca/Saturday, Mar. 1 - March movie marathon at Sylvan Lake Library from 110 am to 3:30 pm. Lady and the Tramp, Shrek and Up. Free, drop-in.Sunday, Mar. 2 - The Doll Sisters, a young Celtic American duo from Rocky Mountain House in con-cert at Sylvan Lake Legion from 2-4:30 p.m. They captivate audiences with their haunting harmonies, beautiful instrumentation and stellar songwriting. All proceeds go to Sylvan Lake Library. Tickets available at the library or from Friends of Sylvan Lake Library or Debbie at 403-598-3252.Tuesday, Mar. 4 - Shrove Tuesday pancake supper from 5-7 pm at Memorial Presbyterian Church, 5020 48 Street, Sylvan Lake.

    Wednesday, Mar. 5-Friday, Mar. 7 - Central Alberta Homeschool Players present Romeo and Harriet, a comedic retelling of the classic at Sylvan Lake Gospel Chapel, 4920 50 Street, Sylvan Lake. Wednesday at 7 pm, Thursday at 1 and 7 pm and Friday at 7 pm. Admission by free will offering.

    Support ProgramsWednesdays - Sylvan Lake Community Food Bank issues hampers from 9:30 am to 12 noon. Located in basement of Seventh-day Adventist Church, 4607 47th Ave., Sylvan Lake. Contact 403-887-4534 in you are in need of assistance.Sylvan Lake Al-Anon (for families and friends of alcoholics) 8 pm Sundays, Presbyterian Church (north door), Kathy 403-887-4470 or Robyn 403-887-2961. Sylvan Lake AA meetings. Tuesdays 7:30 pm Lions Hall; Sundays 8 pm Presbyterian Church (north door). For more information call male 403-887-4470, 403-588-5491 or female 403-887-4297. Narcotics Anonymous meetings Thursday nights at 7:30 pm at Bethany Sylvan Lake, 4700 47th Ave.

    Weekly eventsAt the Seniors Centre: Mondays - Wii bowling; Tuesdays Sit & Be Fit, Whist, Beginner Bridge, Scrabble; Wednesdays - Drama troupe, lunches, Bible study, Tai Chi; Thursdays - Alberta Senior Benefit Program; Fridays - Yoga, Friday forums, bridge, foot care and massage clinics. For more info call Maryan 403-887-5428.Mondays - Toastmasters Sylvans Slick Speakers will remain active during the summer. Meeting at Sylvan Lake Alliance Church, 4404 47 Ave. from 7-8:15 pm. Our club is open to everyone wishing to improve their communication and leadership skills. For info call Ian Oostindie 403-887-0968.Wednesdays - Seniors Drama Troupe meets from 10-11:30 am at the Seniors Centre. New members always welcome. You dont have to be a senior to join the fun. Call Pam 403-864-2975.Thursdays - Sylvan Lake Seniors Bus to Red Deer. Pick-up starts at 9:15 am. Returning to Sylvan 1 pm from Parkland Mall. Call Lenore 403-887-5272. Thursdays - Community Bingo at Sylvan Lake Seniors Centre. Precall at 6:30 bingo starts at 7 pm. Canteen opens at 5:30 pm.

    Monthly eventsThe Sylvan Sassy Sisters Red Hat group meets the second Thursday of each month, 10 a.m. at Humptys Restaurant. If you are interested in joining us, just drop in or phone 403-864-4606 for information.Third Tuesday every month. Royal Canadian Legion, Sylvan Lake Br. 212, general membership meeting beginning at 7:30 pm.

    Groups & ActivitiesC.H.I.P.S. - Childrens Indoor playspace is a non-structured playtime for children 0-5 years old. Riding, climbing and bouncing toys provided and parents and caregivers can socialize. Mondays 9-11:30 am; Wednesdays and Fridays 9:30-11:30 am; Thursdays 12:30-2:30 pm. at the community centre. Contact Wendy-Jo for info 403-887-5975.

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    Its a winner - The front page photo taken by Treena Mielke at last years Polar Dip won first place in the feature photo category of the Alberta Weekly Newspapers Association Atco Photographic Awards competition. Titled Free-e-zing, it showed Jodi Hinshaw and Julie Saby jumping into the water to raise money for Community Partners. Awards were presented at the associations annual symposium at the end of January. This years Polar Dip takes place in Centennial Park Saturday as part of Winterfest activities. Be there at 1 p.m. sharp to watch the fun. TREENA MIELKE FILE

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    THURSDAY, FEB. 13, 2014 SYLVAN LAKE NEWS 3

    BY STEVE DILLSSYLVAN LAKE NEWS

    Hockey, figure skating and other ice sports can return to Sylvan Lake after the multiplex was reopened to the public yesterday (Wednesday) after three and a half weeks of closure.

    The towns only remaining ice surface was closed following the collapse of part of the roof on the arena beside it in the early morning of Jan. 20. There were concerns the arena could further col-lapse and the south wall fall into the dressing room area of the multiplex.

    Ron Lebsack, the towns director of community services, told councillors Monday night that theyd met with the appraiser appointed by the insurance company as well as the structural engineer and

    adjuster earlier in the day. The structural engineer had completed the analysis done over the last three weeks and provided the town with a letter to open the multiplex.

    He expected figure skaters to be in the facility Wednesday and minor hockey teams to return Thursday. During the past few weeks minor hockey teams have been playing games all over Central Alberta as other communities helped out by providing ice time.

    As far as the arena, Lebsack said there may not be a lot of action for some time as far as demoli-tion is concerned.

    Its structurally unsound, its not stable for anyone to enter, he said. Crews were in Sylvan Tuesday to remove snow from the southwest cor-ner of the arena roof so it becomes somewhat

    Multiplex reopened; longer hours planned; will have ice during summer

    safer so the structural engineer can get back in and assess the situation, do a stabilization plan with cable so they can finish off the assessment of what caused the collapse.

    Lebsack added that they feel while the arena is very unsafe and structurally unsound, the engineers dont believe there is any danger of the arena collapsing and falling into the multiplex.

    They feel it will be more likely to collapse into the arena, the same way as it did, will collapse inward with a slight bulging of the walls, he said. Thats why they gave us a letter to open the multiplex.

    In another agenda item, council-lors approved two additional sea-sonal positions and other changes to operations of the multiplex.

    To make up for the lose of one ice surface, the multiplex will be open longer hours, the season extended, and the summer hockey camp relo-cated to the facility.

    Morning ice times starting at 6:45 a.m. and evening ice times extending to 12:45 a.m. will be available if required. The regular ice season will be extended into April (previously the multiplex closed at the end of March).

    The summer hockey camp will relocate operations into the multi-plex which means there will be ice in the facility during July and August and then the regular ice season will begin in September (previously the multiplex opened in mid-Septem-ber).

    The two seasonal positions were requested to cover summer hours from July to mid-September, indi-cated Lebsack.

    Despite additional costs for the staff members, there are an overall cost savings of $41,000 to the 2014 budget, he added. This is realized through an anticipated increase in revenue for the multiplex and a reduction in the arena cost.

    BY STEVE DILLSSYLVAN LAKE NEWS

    Plans for a new leisure centre to replace Sylvan Lakes old arena will now include a curling rink.

    Councillors, at their meeting Monday, approved a change in the scope of the project to include a curling rink.

    Councillor Dale Plante told members of Sylvan Lake Chamber of Commerce last Wednesday that plans to include a five sheet rink were greeted positively during a meeting held between the town and curlers.

    Ron Lebsack, the towns director of community services, said he felt following that meeting they were close enough to say were going to combine the curling rink with the leisure centre. He expects to have a final agreement with the club within the next month.

    In the meantime, a request for proposals for architectural services for the project should go out this week so a contract can be awarded by the end of March. Then its a six-eight month process for final construction drawings and cost estimates.

    Lebsacks timeline indicated conceptual design completion by May 9, detailed design and cost presented to council Nov. 10 and approval to pro-ceed to tendering Nov. 24.

    Asked by Councillor Matt Prete about the length of time to build the facility, Lebsack said the total project would likely take 18-24 months. Were looking

    at a phased process, putting emphasis on the arena and curling rink and getting them up and running as quickly as possible.

    We need to make it clear this process has to incorporate plans to have ice for the fall of 2015, Prete continued.

    At that point Councillor Jas Payne, serving as chairman of the meeting in the absence of Mayor Sean McIntyre, said the process is going to take time. If you want to do it right you have to follow the process I dont think theres going to be any feet dragging on this project.

    Lebsack cautioned that any timeline we look at is realistic, but it comes with a cost. What coun-cil will have to look at is if its realistic, is it feasi-ble.

    Councillors unanimously approved a project work plan for the detailed design of the leisure centre.

    Among items to be dealt with under the proj-ect are confirmation of the cost and scope of work for rerouting underground utilities, confirming parking requirements for the facility and the con-struction timeline including phasing.

    Curling rink now to be included with new leisure centre

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    Councillors approved two additional seasonal positions and other changes to operations of the multiplex

  • 4 SYLVAN LAKE NEWS THURSDAY, FEB. 13, 2014

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    The Sylvan Lake News thanks you for your interest in the letters page and encourages your comments, pro or con, through this popular public forum.

    Mai l o r d rop o f f submiss ions to: Letters to the Editor, Suite103, 5020 50A Street, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1R2. Fax: 403-887-2081. Email: [email protected]

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    EDITORIAL

    69 years ago ...From the issue of February 7, 1945Eckvilles fine new Municipal hos-

    pital will be opened on Thursday, Feb. 15. Dr. W. W. Cross, minister of health and Dr. A. Somerville, inspector of hospitals will be present for the offi-cial opening.

    The new building will be open to

    the public for inspection from 1:30-5 p.m. and a cordial general invitation is extended to all. A public meeting in the evening will be followed by a dance.

    Four candidates seek election to the

    Village Council, and ratepayers will go to the poll on Feb. 12 to make their selection.

    J. A. Untinen, who has served on the Council for a number of years seeks re-election. The other three are: H. J. Cody, Charles S. Palmer and Jack Pell.

    S/Ldr. Cyril Carscadden, formerly

    of the staff of the Imperial Bank here, was killed in a plane crash at the coast, in which six other airmen lost their lives on Sunday.

    S/Ldr. Carscadden joined the R.C.A.F. soon after the outbreak of war.

    50 years ago ...From the issue of February 13, 1964Sylvan Lake Fish and Game

    Association will hold its annual curl-ing bonspiel Smorgasborg supper and Quilting party on Feb. 26th in the community centre.

    There will be the usual raffle of a beautiful quilt and many other prizes. Also speakers and other entertainment will round out the evening.

    The trophies and prizes for the derby of fish, birds and big game will be presented.

    Twenty delegates from Central Alberta points attended a meeting at

    Rocky Mountain House Feb. 1st to draft resolutions promoting the com-pletion of the David Thompson Highway as a Canadian Centennial project.

    It was reported the Alberta govern-ment is clearing the right-of-way for the remaining portion of the Highway route to the Banff Park Boundary this winter.

    Dr. R. N. Thompson, M.P., reported the federal government has nearly completed a feasibility study of the Howse Pass route, and that the federal Minister of Public Works has indicated that the construction of the four mile portion from the Park Boundary to the Banff-Jasper Highway will be com-pleted by 1965.

    Several resolutions were passed during the meeting.

    BY KERRY TOWLE, MLASPECIAL TO SYLVAN LAKE NEWS

    Imagine going to your local travel agent to scan for the best flight prices to an exotic location. You want to take your spouse on a much needed and well deserved vacation to get some sun, see new sights and enjoy another climate for a while.

    But what if your agents best price was $45,000? What would you do? Youd probably walk away.

    What if you could bill it to some-one else would you take it then?

    It might tempt you, but its unlike-ly. I think decent and common sense Albertans would know that charging such an outrageous and unjustifiable bill to someone else, even if you could, is just wrong when more rea-

    sonable options are so easily avail-able.

    So it bewilders taxpayers to learn that PC Premier Alison Redford recently did exactly the opposite of what every other Albertan would have. Instead of demanding a better deal, she suckered the taxpayers into paying $45,000 so she could attend the funeral of Nelson Mandela in South Africa.

    Thats $15,000 to fly to Ottawa on a government plane, where she hitched a free ride with Prime Minister Stephen Harper, and then $10,000 for a first-class flexible flight back to Canada. Add in the $20,000 round-trip airfare for her personal assistant, and you get a $45,000 bill to taxpayers.

    By comparison, Nova Scotia

    Premier Stephen McNeil attended the same funeral, but paid only $946.44. That means Premier Redford paid more than 47 times her Atlantic counterpart to achieve the same results.

    We understand why the premier wanted to attend Mandelas funeral, but why is Premier Redfords travel so expensive? Like most of you, Im scratching my head as to how these kinds of outrageous bills are even considered without a thought given to taxpayers.

    This government has travelled more than any other in the history of Alberta, and the price tag has never been higher. The environment min-ister recently took an entourage to Europe, billing Albertans $40,000 for the privilege of having represented

    the province abroad. Not too long ago, the premier spent $120,000 to take an entourage to India. The itin-erary involved some mid-level meet-ings, trade shows, a couple of low-level Memorandums of Understanding, and lots of sight-seeing.

    Now, government travel is legiti-mate and can even be a good invest-ment. This government, however, cant seem to do anything economi-cally. Everything is first class all the way. And youre picking up the tab. The PC government just doesnt seem to respect Albertans hard earned tax dollars.

    Albertans can trust the Wildrose Official Opposition to hold this gov-ernment to account for these kinds of abuse of tax dollars.

    Everything first class for this government, including premiers travel

    Canadas not the host for these 2014 Olympics so its perhaps reasonable that we havent spent weeks or months wondering what the outcome would be.

    They just kind of snuck up on us. Other than our two local athletes, Melissa Hollingsworth and Lyndon Rush, we dont know the names of very many of those rep-resenting Canada.

    Yet we couldnt be prouder of the achieve-ments so far. For Canada to be the top coun-try in the medal standings earlier this week (albeit for just a few hours) was really tre-mendous.

    Its an indication, we believe, of the addi-tional investments being made so our ath-letes have the time, the equipment and the coaching to elevate them to world class per-formers.

    While we havent yet had time to watch much of the early days, we certainly have plans for more dedicated television viewing over the next ten days. Just as were sure many, many more residents are fixated on the performances and the results.

    Then when the time has slipped by, oh so quickly, well be there to celebrate with our country whatever the outcome. Were proud of these people who have sacrificed

    lots for the opportunity to represent their country and we salute them.

    Let the games be a

    crowning glory in the experiences of each and every one of them.

    Create some excitementThe announcement at Monday nights

    council meeting that the new leisure centre will likely include a five sheet curling rink is certainly positive for our community.

    After all the discussion, ideas and infor-mation thats been circulated during the past couple of years, we believe finding a solution that will benefit our community and offer an opportunity to promote and grow the sport of curling in the Sylvan area is great news.

    On the other hand, we were a little per-plexed to see the same architect of the Lakeshore Drive project standing in front of councillors with plans which have been developed over the past year for the down-town town centre which include narrowing the road, introducing angle parking on one side and basically trying to recreate a feel similar to Lakeshore Drive.

    Canadas Olympic performance outstandingWe have to echo the com-

    ments of Councillor Graham Parsons who said, major changes do bring lots of excite-ment.

    We encourage residents to show their excitement at this fresh new look during the public open house which is scheduled for Feb. 26 at the town hall.

    STEVE DILLSSYLVAN LAKE NEWS

  • The National Energy Board (the NEB or the Board) is making available $250,000 under its Participant Funding Program to assist landowners, Aboriginal groups, incorporated non-industry, not-for-profi t organizations, and other interested persons as they participate in the regulatory process to consider the Integration Asset Transfer Project, as proposed by NOVA Gas Transmission Ltd. (NGTL).

    NGTL fi led an application with the Board requesting approval for the acquisition of certain assets currently owned by ATCO Gas and Pipelines Ltd (ATCO) to become part of the ongoing operations of the NGTL System. The Board is also being asked to approve the sale by NGTL to ATCO of certain assets currently forming part of the NGTL System.

    The exchange of assets includes:

    NGTL Transferred Assets, which are comprised of metering facilities (31 delivery and 89 receipt meter stations and pipeline facilities (1,418 km); and

    ATCO Transferred Assets, which are comprised of compressor stations (1), metering facilities (12 delivery and 21 receipt meter stations) and pipeline facilities (1,303 km).

    To accommodate the number of assets involved and the fi eld work required to complete the transfer of ownership, NGTL and ATCO plan to execute the assets swap in four stages (tranches). NGTL is proposing that a separate certifi cate of public convenience and necessity (CPCN)

    be issued for each Tranche and each CPCN be made effective as of the date of the closing of the respective stage.

    Funding is being made available to help those persons who are directly affected or have relevant information or expertise as they review and comment on this project application submitted by NGTL. Funding must be used to prepare for and participate in the hearing process, which will be announced by the Board at a later date.

    A funding review committee, independent of the regulatory process, will consider all applications for funding and make recommendations on the allocation of funds.

    Funding applications should be submitted as soon as possible. The hearing date will be made public once its been confi rmed.

    Funding will only be awarded for hearing related activities conducted after a PFP application has been approved. Please review the Participant Funding Program Guide to determine when and how to apply for funding and what will be covered by this funding.

    Interested persons are encouraged to review information on the proposed project before submitting an application. This information, as well as the Participant Funding Program Guide, the Application for Funding Form and the Contribution Agreement can be found on the Boards website (www.neb-one.gc.ca) under Public Participation.

    For more information about the Participant Funding Program:Lou Prieto, Participant Funding Program Coordinator

    Telephone: 403-299-3130Telephone (toll free): 1-800-899-1265 ext. 3130

    E-mail: [email protected] site: www.neb-one.gc.ca

    PUBLIC NOTICEFUNDING AVAILABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NEBs REGULATORY PROCESS

    REGARDING THE INTEGRATION ASSET TRANSFER PROJECT

    National Energy Of ce nationalBoard de lnergie

    Alberta Seniors BenefitSpecial Needs Assistance for Seniors

    Dental/Optical ProgramsEducation Property Tax Rebate

    This is a Walkin Service

    The Seniors Centre 490850 Ave. will be open every Thursday from

    9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for the services above.

    403-887-5428

    Sylvan Lake Seniors Association offers Resources and trained volunteers to assist with applications for:

    Town of Sylvan Lake & Summer Villages

    Thank you!To our staff:

    During Staff Appreciation Week, we would like toexpress our sincere gratitude for the commitmentand personal contribution that you provide to ourschool division each day.

    Whether your efforts are in teaching, driving aschool bus, maintaining our facilities, workingin the of ce, or in another important role, yourdedication makes Chinooks Edge a place wherestudents come rst.

    Thank you!

    From the Board of Chinooks Edge School Division

    www.chinooksedge.ab.ca 1-800-561-9229

    Paul,Paul,

    Happy Valentines

    Happy Valentines

    Luvvy, I look forward

    Luvvy, I look forward

    to many more.

    to many more.

    Love and Hugs,

    Love and Hugs,

    KerryKerry

    Paul,

    Happy Valentines

    Luvvy, I look forward

    to many more.

    Love and Hugs, Kerry

    THURSDAY, FEB. 13, 2014 SYLVAN LAKE NEWS 5

    BY STEVE DILLSSYLVAN LAKE NEWS

    Permits for four multi-family residential com-plexes in January gave Sylvan Lakes building sta-tistics an early boost, almost tripling the previous years first month total.

    It was all about new housing when statistics for the opening month of the year were issued by the town Feb. 3.

    Besides 28 units in multi-family and rowhouse buildings, permits were issued for five new single family homes. Three of those homes were in the Beacon Hill subdivision, one in Ryders Ridge and one in Pierview. Construction value of the homes ranged from $164,550 to $316,575. Combined the total value was $1,185,600.

    Value of construction for the multi-family units was pegged at just over $3 million. Three of the four buildings are on Reid Court and the other is on Rowberry Court, all in Ryders Ridge subdivi-sion.

    Januarys building total almost three times same month last year

    As well, permits were issued for six basement developments.

    Januarys permit value totalled $4,341,540 com-pared to $1.573 million in January 2013.

    Reached a Reached a Milestone?Milestone?Celebrate it!

    Cherish it!Share it!

    403.887.2331403.887.2331

  • 6 SYLVAN LAKE NEWS THURSDAY, FEB. 13, 2014

    Seventh-day Adventist Church4607 - 47 Avenue 403-887-2604

    Sabbath School 9:30 a.m. Saturday 10:45 a.m. Hour of Worship

    Watch Bill Santos/Mark Finley on the It Is Written TV Show, Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. on CTV.

    Pastor Warren Kay

    www.frontlineministries-int.com

    E-mail us at:[email protected] Peter & Cathryn Nash

    Our passion is His presence,Our commitment is His will,

    Our pursuit is His way.

    403-887-3313

    Experiencing

    Christ"

    Our Location corner 49th St. & 50

    th Ave.

    Sunday Service at 10:30 am

    Everyone is encouraged & welcomed to join us.

    Youth Services Friday at 7:00 pm

    Experience the unconditional love of God in Jesus Christ. (John 3:16)403-887-5687 Pastor Barry Sigurdson

    Church of the Nazarene

    STEFFIE WOIMA SCHOOL - 4720 - 45 AVE.Sunday School 9:45 am Worship Service 11:00 am

    FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCHWorshipping at Seventhday Adventist Church

    SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:45 a.m.

    Experience the unconditional love of God in Jesus Christ. (John 3:16)

    4607-47 AvenueSunday Worship 9:30 a.m.

    4:00 pm ServicesLast Sunday of each month.

    [email protected]

    FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH

    4308 - 50 Avenue 403-887-1401

    Sunday Services & Sunday School

    @ 10:00 amwww.sylvanlakeanglican.caAnglican Church

    Feb. 16 Service - Sixth Sunday After Epiphany

    Alliance Community Church 4404 - 47th Avenue 403-887-8811

    Senior Pastor: Rev. Kevin Haugan Associate Pastor: Rev. Jim RillingYouth Pastor: Rev. John Haazen

    Childrens Ministry Coordinators: Stacia Dyck & Lindsay Haugan

    www.sylvanlakealliance.com [email protected] Worship Service 9:30 am & 11:00 am

    Sunday School during 9:30 am serviceNursery provided

    Memorial Presbyterian Church5020 48 Street, Sylvan Lake, AB, T4S 1C6 403-887-5702

    A warm welcome awaits you at your town and country church

    Rev. Jin Woo Kim 403-887-2416Feb. 16 Service

    10:30 AM 7th Sunday after EpiphanySunday School & Youth

    Nursery is [email protected] www.slmpc.ca

    Sponsored by the Churches of Sylvan Lake Ministerial Association

    Our Lady of the AssumptionRoman Catholic Church

    Parish Priest: Father Gabriel UdehMass TimesSaturday Evening:

    Sylvan Lake 5:00 p.m.

    Sunday Morning:Sylvan Lake 11:00 a.m.(Last Sunday of each

    month 9:00 a.m.)Rimbey 9:00 a.m.

    Weekday massWednesdays and Fridays 9:00am

    Email: [email protected]

    by Pastor Jim RillingAlliance Community Church

    All of us desire a good or abundant life!A former Israeli Head of State described the good life as:- having a secure fortress- adding length to life- turning away from evil- bringing wealth and honor.You can read about it in Proverbs 14:26; 10:24; 16:6 and 22:4.What is so amazing is that in each instance the source of this good life is reverence for God. It is a fountain of life turning one from the snare of death (14:27). How awesome! I sounds a lot like what Jesus promises: I am come that you might have life and that

    it might be full and meaningful (John 10:10).In the days of Malachi few were experiencing the good life. You can read about it in his book.Remarkably, however there was a group who feared the Lord and talked with each other (3:16). They were regarded as Gods treasured possession (v.17). They have the promise of experiencing the sun of righteous with healing in its wings along with the joy of the Lord (4:2).One of my weekly highlights is praying with a group of men. One man often prays: Father, thank you for the privilege of gathering with these God fearing friends .....What group in your life is supporting you in honoring God and experiencing His good life? I trust you have one. If you dont, why not fi nd one?

    THE GOOD LIFE

    Sylvan Lake 403-887-2398Rimbey 403-843-2126

    5033-47A Avenue

    Sylvan Lake Apostolic Lutheran Church3 miles south, 2 1/2 miles west of Sylvan Lake

    Weekly Service Schedule SUNDAY 10 am | Sunday SchoolSUNDAY 11 am | AM Service

    www.sylvanlakealc.orgContact Chairman Lyle Hillman 587-797-1269

    FRIDAYS 7 pm | Bible Study2ND SUNDAY | Communion Sunday

    BY STEVE DILLSSYLVAN LAKE NEWS

    A flurry of activity propelled Sylvan Lakers towards the dead-line for entries in the Kraft Hockeyville competition Saturday evening.

    It appears the community sup-port was successful, as Sylvan Lakes entry, Medican Multi-plex, was in first place across Canada at the close of the initial contest peri-od with 1,953 members and 2,120 uploads, according to a check on the website early Wednesday morning.

    Thats significantly higher than the 1,647 members listed for what appeared to be the second place community, Credit Union Centre in Kingston, Nova Scotia.

    The numbers changed slightly throughout the day Monday and Tuesday.

    The goal was to get Sylvan Lake into the top 16 for the next round of the competition eight in the west and eight in the east.

    Now, during the next month,

    an in-house panel of judges will adjudicate the entries based one-third each on originality, community spir-it and passion for hockey. So having the highest number of members isnt the only criteria.

    The top 16 communities will be announced during Hockey Night in Canada on Mar. 8. Then theres an intense two day period of voting to narrow the field down to eight.

    The top two communities in each bracket that receive the most votes will move forward to the Top 4. They will be revealed on CBCs Hockey Night in Canada and then theres another round of voting from Mar. 15-17 to narrow the field to the Top 2.

    The third audience voting peri-od will take place between Mar. 22 and 24. This set of voting will determine the final winner of the grand prize which is $100,000 for local arena upgrades, a 2014-15 NHL pre-season game and a visit from CBC.

    Subsidiary prizes of $100,000 in arena upgrades are awarded to each of the east and west finalists and $50,000 to the top two in the east and west. The top 16 teams win $25,000 in arena upgrades. In all cases those moving on to high-er awards receive those rather than the lower prizes.

    A Facebook page, updated by Dianne Womacks and Karen Van Meer over the past three weeks, climbed over 5,300 likes earlier this week, an indication of interest in our community.

    A banner which read Go Sylvan Lake Go Hockeyville Fever 2014 with the Kraft Hockeyville logo, created by Monty at Sir Lancelot Signs at the instigation of Kelly

    Edgecombe, made the rounds of businesses, teams and schools last week, with pictures snapped by the hundreds and posted either to the Facebook page or the Hockeyville site.

    The banner was so motivating, that its taken on a life of its own and has actually got a name now, Graham Parsons told town coun-cillors Monday night. Krafty has even been requested by several groups for an appearance at spe-cial events.

    Businesses loved it. The got pictures taken with it. People are talking about it.

    Many teams also took Go Sylvan Lake Go signs with them to games in distant communities and

    posed for scramble photos with their opponents.

    The contest, besides motivat-ing people to write their memo-ries, also spurred many to dig through old pictures and post them to the Hockeyville site.

    Another element of the com-petition was supplied when Darcy Rosie organized a massive group picture with the remains of the old arena in the background. About 325 people braved frigid -30C wind chill to be included in the commemorative picture.

    My fingers could hardly move to snap pictures, but I was truly warmed from the inside out as I watched Lakers from young to old arrive by the carload to say good-bye to the ol girl, wrote Rosie. I saw familiar faces from the past and present joining together to celebrate our history and cheer on our future. The overhead view provided me with a lot of perspec-tive and what I saw was so so whats the word? So Sylvan Lake.

    Continued on page 11

    Sylvan Lakes efforts led the nation in members on Kraft Hockeyville site

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    THURSDAY, FEB. 13, 2014 SYLVAN LAKE NEWS 7

    Bucket filling - cole Our Lady of the Rosary School students Emmalee Fraser and Cassandra Crowther were helped by teacher Amy Cunningham last Thursday as they read some of the ways to fill someones bucket making people feel good through acts of kindness and generosity. STUART FULLARTON

    BY STUART FULLARTONSYLVAN LAKE NEWS

    Steady construction in business parks was the main reason behind Red Deer Countys high permit values in 2013.

    The $111,822,282 total value of per-mits issued was down from $151,002,622

    in 2012, but still higher than the five-year average.

    The number of permits increased, however, rising to 389 from 2012s 347 and 2011s 322.

    Ron Barr, planning and development services manager, said in a county release that he was anticipating solid numbers again in the year ahead.

    It was a busy year for us in 2013, and were looking forward to what we expect will be another strong year for develop-ment in 2014.

    The county noted that already this year it has a number of projects under-way in business parks throughout the county.

    Business park construction contributed to high permit values

  • 8 SYLVAN LAKE NEWS THURSDAY, FEB. 13, 2014

    get connected.Whats Happening at the Town of Sylvan Lake

    5012 48 Avenue | www.sylvanlake.ca | 403.887.2141 @Sylvan100Town of Sylvan Lake

    COUNCIL MEETINGFebruary 24, 2014Municipal Government Building 6:00 pm

    MPC MEETINGFebruary 17, 2014Municipal Government Building6:00 pm

    COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETINGMarch 5, 2014Municipal Government Building6:00 pm

    UpcomingMeetings

    DO YOU HAVE A COMMUNITY PROGRAM OR EVENT THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADVERTISE IN THE TOWN OF SYLVAN LAKES NEW & IMPROVED COMMUNITY GUIDE?

    Contact our Communications Of cer at 403 887 2141 or [email protected] Deadline for the next Spring/Summer edition is February 28, 2014.

    Community Programs

    Employment Opportunities

    DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS Reporting to the Chief Administrative Of cer, the Director of Public Works will provide visionary leadership to ensure a culture of continuous improvement throughout the Public Works Division. You will have a strong ability to make a positive impact on the overall direction of the organization and ensure that customer service is at the top of your priority list. Other responsibilities include the following: . Provide the vision to ensure that the long term requirements of Town infrastructure are addressed and accounted for. . Effective presentation skills when conveying information to Council, contractors, public and staff as related to Public Works. . Develops and maintains departmental annual and long range budgets for operating and capital projects. . Develops policies, procedures and programs for accomplishing approved objectives of the department and evaluates the effectiveness of these policies . Ensures the hiring, evaluating and performance management of all staff for the department is conducted within approved personnel policies, timelines, and legislation. . Ensures that all occupational health and safety regulations and policies are followed and enforced and that safety is foremost in all employee efforts. . Oversees staff in planning, layout and design of engineered structures such as curb, sidewalks, water, sewer infrastructure, storm water management, roadway design and other projects. Engage external professional services as required. . Prepares or oversees the preparation of tenders and requests for proposals. . Ensure that all public works functions are carried out in an environmentally responsible manner and all pertinent legislation is followed. . In conjunction with the Planning and Development department, regularly reviews, implements and maintains design standards and construction speci cations. Evaluates the

    effectiveness of the Towns development standards and ensures they are consistent with the Towns planning documents (Municipal Development Plan, Area Structure Plans and Area Development Plans, offsite levies, etc.). . Liaises with provincial and federal governments, other municipalities, industry and the public regarding technical, nancial and day-to-day matters relevant to Public Works. Prepares government reports and grant applications. . Responds to public enquiries and complaints in an appropriate manner according to approved policies.

    Quali cations: . Graduation from an accredited Civil Engineering degree program or a Civil Engineering Technology Program. . Member in good standing with A.P.E.G.G.A. or certi cation from Alberta Society of Engineering Technologists as an Engineering Technologist in the Civil Technology discipline . Advanced skills in facilitation, strategic planning and implementation as well as project management. . Extensive experience in water and wastewater infrastructure planning. . Storm water management planning and solid waste management planning are de nite assets. . Minimum of 7 years municipal or closely related civil engineering experience with working knowledge of land use planning and development management . Ability to prepare, review and interpret reports, studies, contracts, agreements, and related documents used in a municipal environment . Ability to direct and manage staff in a positive manner . Can communicate effectively with Council, contractors, senior management and staff in other departments and the public . Good understanding of municipal infrastructure construction practices and project management

    This is an amazing opportunity to work in a professional, team focused environment. You have a strong desire to be major contributor to the success of a vibrant and growing organization. If you are up to the challenge of taking ownership and leading a tremendous division, this is an ideal situation. We offer competitive rates and an excellent bene ts package, including a wellness component.

    If this position intrigues you, please submit your resume in con dence by February 23, 2014 to: Town of Sylvan Lake 5012 48th Avenue, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1G6 Attention: Human Resources Fax: 403-887-3660 | Email: [email protected]

    For more information on this position please view on our website at www.sylvanlake.ca

    Request forProposals

    The Public Works Department is seeking proposals from quali ed engineering rms to provide various Engineering services for the following 2014 Capital Projects: Design & Construction Services for Lakeshore Drive - Phase 5 (50th St. to 52nd St.) Lakeshore Drive 33rd Street to Roundabout (Design Only)

    Documents will be available from the Municipal Government Building at 5012 48th Avenue during normal of ce hours or through an e-mail request to Project Managers, David Kelham at [email protected] or David Yee at [email protected] on and after Monday, February 17th, 2014. Completed proposals must be received at:

    Town of Sylvan Lake 5012 48th Avenue, Sylvan Lake AB T4S 1G6

    no later than Wednesday, March 12 at 2:00 p.m., Mountain Standard Time. Late proposals will not be accepted. Proposals must be presented or delivered in sealed packages, clearly marked Proposal for Lakeshore Drive. Faxed or other electronically transmitted proposals will not be accepted.

    All inquiries related to this Request for Proposal shall be directed to: Mr. Dave Kelham or Mr. David Yee Town of Sylvan Lake Tel: 403.887.2141 (8am 4pm)

    HEALTHY FAMILIES HOME VISITOR The Healthy Family Home Visitor Program is a joint initiative funded by Family Services of Central Alberta and the Town of Sylvan Lake. Healthy Families is a free home visitation program designed to support new parents by providing information on parenting, child development, and parent child (0 5 years of age) interactions. This individual will work closely with a team leader/supervisor, public health nurse, other care providers and the family to assess needs and create goals and strategies to support the healthy development of the family. The Healthy Families Home Visitor will initiate and maintain regular (at least weekly) support with families. Hours and days of work will vary depending on program need. Responsibilities: . Complete family assessment during home visits. . Conduct home visits throughout the community cluster. . Connecting the family with community resources. . Document speci c information, forward required information to Regional Of ce. . Contact the family to offer the program, and acting as a liaison until home visiting begins. . Model and teach appropriate behaviors such as communication, con ict management, problem solving, and decision making and non-abusive behavior management.

    Quali cations: . Degree or diploma in human services is favorable (equivalencies to post-secondary degree/diploma will be considered). . Training or experience in a related area. (Eg. Early Childhood, social work) . Training or experience in working with families and children. . Must possess a valid Alberta Drivers license and reliable vehicle. . Must have receptive, sensitive, non-judgmental personalities to establish the rapport to provide effective services. . Training or experience in case management and documentation.

    . Provision of an acceptable Criminal Record check and Vulnerable Sector Check. . Knowledge of community resources for families and children. . Willing to work exible hours. . Good oral and written communication. Positive persistence in connecting with hard-to-reach families. . Strong ability to work in a team environment. . Knowledge of Child Intervention regulations and reporting requirements.

    You have a strong desire to be major contributor to the success of a vibrant and growing organization. If you are up to the challenge of taking ownership and wanting to make a difference, this is an ideal situation. We offer competitive rates and a tremendous work environment. If this position intrigues you, please submit your resume in con dence by Feb 23, 2014 to: Town of Sylvan Lake 5012 48th Avenue, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1G6 Attention: Human Resources Fax: 403-887-3660 | Email: [email protected] This position will stay open until a suitable candidate is found.

    The Public Works Department is seeking proposals from quali ed engineering rms to provide various Engineering services for the following 2014 Capital Projects:

    Cottage Area Modernization (Design Services Only) West Village Modernization (Design Services Only) Traf c Signals @ 47th Avenue & Herder Drive Traf c Signals @ 50th Street & 45th Avenue 50th Street Sidewalk (Sylvan Drive to Beacon Hill)

    Documents will be available from the Municipal Government Building at 5012 48th Avenue during normal of ce hours or through an e-mail request to Project Managers, David Kelham at [email protected] or David Yee at [email protected] on and after Monday, February 17th, 2014. Completed proposals must be received at:

    Town of Sylvan Lake 5012 48th Avenue, Sylvan Lake AB T4S 1G6

    no later than Wednesday, March 12 at 2:30 p.m., Mountain Standard Time. Late proposals will not be accepted. Proposals must be presented or delivered in sealed packages, clearly marked Proposal for 2014 Capital Projects. Faxed or other electronically transmitted proposals will not be accepted.

    All inquiries related to this Request for Proposal shall be directed to: Mr. Dave Kelham or Mr. David Yee Town of Sylvan Lake Tel: 403.887.2141 (8am 4pm)

  • get connected.Whats Happening at the Town of Sylvan Lake

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    NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PROPOSED BYLAW NO. 1633/2014 Being a Bylaw to amend the Land Use Bylaw No. 1555/2010. WHEREAS it is deemed necessary and expedient to amend Bylaw No. 1555/2010 in the manner hereinafter appearing: NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Town of Sylvan Lake, in the Province of Alberta, duly assembled and under the powers conferred upon it by the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, Chapter M-26, and amendments there to, enacts as follows: THAT Part 12, being the Land Use District Map of the Land Use Bylaw, be amended as shown on the sketch that is attached to and forms part of this bylaw, by redesignating portions of the S.W. 28; 38-1-5 as highlighted: FROM: Urban Reserve District (UR) TO: Medium Density Residential District(R2) Medium Lot Residential District (R1A) Neighbourhood Convenience Commercial District (CN) FROM: Neighbourhood Convenience Commercial District

    TAKE NOTICE THAT on or before February 10, 2014 the Development Of cer for the Town of Sylvan Lake approved the following application(s): RYDERS RIDGE Falcon Homes Ltd. for a rowhouse (4 units) with decks on Lots 169-166, Block, 7, Plan 132-3636 (27-30 Reid Court) Candel Homes for a single family dwelling with deck on Lot 40, Block 4, Plan 072-8934 (32 Regatta Way) CRESTVIEW Candel Homes for a single family dwelling, attached garage & deck on Lot 43, Block 3, Plan 132-3103 (79 Cole Way) LAKEWAY LANDING Julie Gibson for a Home Occupation Type B Yoga Instruction on Lot 37, Block 2, Plan 042-5092 (8 Lyle Close) Gavin Stewart for an existing deck on Lot 159, Block 7, Plan 052-3442 (20 Lincoln Street) BEACON HILL Henderson Homes Ltd. for a single family dwelling, deck & secondary suite on Lot 30, Block 12, Plan 112-4336 (154 Bowman Circle) STREETS Rowel Velasco for a Home Occupation Type A Cleaning Service on Lot 38, Block 2, Plan 772-1521 (21 Garden Court) Ryan & Jodi Neish for a single family dwelling, deck & secondary suite on Lot 1, Block 9, Plan 132-1109 (4315 48 Avenue) AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE THAT you may appeal Discretionary approvals to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, as provided for in Part 17, of the Municipal Government Act. Written statements relevant to the development and reasons for the appeal may be submitted to the Town of Sylvan Lake, Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, 5012 48 Avenue, Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1G6 within 14 days following this publication. You may not appeal a Permitted Use unless it involves a relaxation, variation or misinterpretations of the Land Use Bylaw. For further information please contact the Development Of cer at 864-5557.

    Dated at Sylvan Lake, Alberta, this 13th day of February, 2014. Development Of cer, Town of Sylvan Lake

    DevelopmentPermits

    (CN) TO: High Density Residential District (R3) Urban Reserve District (UR) FROM: High Density Residential District (R3) TO: Medium Density Residential District (R2) Public Facility District (PF) FROM: Narrow Lot Duplex Residential District (R5A) TO: Public Facility District (PF) FROM: Public Facility District (PF) TO: Narrow Lot Duplex Residential District (R5A) A Public Hearing regarding the proposed Bylaw will be held on Monday, February 24th, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Government Building at 5012 48th Avenue, Sylvan Lake, Alberta. All persons in favour or opposed to the Bylaw will have the opportunity to be heard. If you are unable to attend personally, written submissions must be submitted to the Municipal Government Building no later than 4:00 p.m. on the day of the hearing. If you submit comments on this bylaw, either orally or in writing, the information you provide may be recorded in the minutes of the Public Hearing, or otherwise made public, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. A copy of the proposed Bylaw and any related documents can be seen during regular of ce hours from 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Municipal Government Building. The style of the hearing will be informal and persons wishing to speak will be requested to state their name and address for the record upon being recognized by the Chairperson.

    Date of rst publication of this notice: February 6th, 2014 edition of the Sylvan Lake News.

    Date of second publication of this notice: February 13th, 2014 edition of the Sylvan Lake News.

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    NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Town of Sylvan Lake, in the Province of Alberta, duly assembled and under the powers conferred upon it by the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, Chapter M-26, and amendments there to, enacts as follows: THAT Part 12, being the Land Use District Map of the Land Use Bylaw, be amended as shown on the sketch that is attached to and forms part of this bylaw, by redesignating portions of the S.E. . 29;38-1-5 as highlighted: FROM: Urban Reserve District (UR) TO: Medium Lot Residential District (R1A) Narrow Lot General Residential District (R5) Public Facility District (PF)

    A Public Hearing regarding the proposed Bylaw will be held on Monday, February 24th, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Government Building at 5012 48th Avenue, Sylvan Lake, Alberta. All persons in favour or opposed to the Bylaw will have the opportunity to be heard. If you are unable to attend personally, written submissions must be submitted to the Municipal Government Building no later than 4:00 p.m. on the day of the hearing. If you submit comments on this bylaw, either orally or in writing, the information you provide may be recorded in the minutes of the Public Hearing, or otherwise made public, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. A copy of the proposed Bylaw and any related documents can be seen during regular of ce hours from 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Municipal Government Building. The style of the hearing will be informal and persons wishing to speak will be requested to state their name and address for the record upon being recognized by the Chairperson.

    Date of rst publication of this notice: February 6th, 2014 edition of the Sylvan Lake News.

    Date of second publication of this notice: February 13th, 2014 edition of the Sylvan Lake News.

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    Sylvan Lake led the nation in members on Kraft Hockeyville siteContinued from page 6

    He had climbed aboard a boom lift and was high above the crowd to take the pictures, thanks to Rob and John at United Rentals and Dale Armstrong for operating the machine. In his report, Rosie also thanked Nikki Booth for use of her camera.

    Out of the ashes of the Jan. 20 event, a great event hap-pened, Parsons told councillors Monday night. It took off all last week and the past weekend. The initiative to have Sylvan Lake become Kraft Hockeyville 2014.

    It was initially spurred by Kevin Putnam and Jared Waldo. But it quickly took on a life of its own, growing as community spirit rallied.

    Support from everybody in the community, people outside the community just took right off, said Parsons. Its drawn the community together like noth-ing else Ive seen in all the years Ive been here. People have shared what they thought of the arena and social fabric of the community.

    He reminded people weve just gotten past stage one. Now the wait is on for the official announcement of the Top 16 communities.

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    nation in terms of members. We initially set our sights on

    becoming first in the west trying to catch Salmon Arm, began Parsons. On the way we destroyed Castlegar (home of the councillor father of Sylvan Lake councillor Megan Chernoff), and then after passing Salmon Arm had our sights set on Kingston, Nova Scotia. We went past them, it was a great com-munity effort.

    Kingston recorded 1,647 members and 1,877 uploads. Overall the Kraft Hockeyville site recorded 10,859 members and 11,363 uploads.

    (For those interested in statis-tics, that means Sylvan Lake accounted for just about 18 per cent of the overall total mem-bers.)

    The community has to give themselves a pat on the back, said Parsons. It bodes well for fundraising were going to have for a new facility, its a shot in the arm.

    In the meantime, the stories and pictures contributed by our residents and friends remain on the site for viewing. If you havent had chance to read some of the passionate accounts, take a look at krafthockeyville.cbc.ca/.

    Hockeyville - Everyone was getting into the act last week as time counted down to the deadline for Kraft Hockeyville entries. Man investigated for not nominating Sylvan Lake for Hockeyville 2014, was the headline. The story read, last Thursday, Sylvan Lake RCMP officers received a complaint that a non-compliant man had not yet nominated Sylvan Lake for Kraft Hockeyville. Sylvan Lake RCMP also seek the publics assistance in identifying non-compliant sus-pects. If you believe you know someone who has not nominated and written their story, RCMP urge you to apprehend the victim, get them to a computer, and nominate now! In this picture were RCMP Cpl. Mike Purse, Bylaw Enforcement Officer Nick Reijnen, Bylaw Enforcement support staff member Jackie Simmonds, Commissionaire Mary-Lou ODonnell, RCMP support staff member Theresa Dempster, and Cpl. James Allemekinders. Posing as the prisoner was Graham Parsons.

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    An emphasis on relationship building while volunteering and helping, made a trip to the Dominican Republic more meaningful for Sylvan Lake teacher Amy Bouwman.

    She was chosen as one of three Canadians to participate in a Lifetouch Memory Mission to Constanza, a small, mountainous farming community, from Jan. 21-28.

    Lifetouch, the leading provider of school and family photography, organized the trip and invited school administrators, principals, educators and PTA members throughout North America to work alongside their volunteers and Dominican nationals to build a vocational school.

    In 2011 and 2012 volunteers built an elementary school which now serves hundreds of children who otherwise would not have had a chance to receive an education.

    We didnt just go to build and leave, we were working alongside of them, said Bouwman. They were

    extremely appreciative of us, grateful for us to come there. They really enjoyed our company and the rela-tionship building aspect too.

    The main purpose of the week-long trip was to work on the voca-tional school and build relationships with the people. But it also involved an orientation of life in the area and the desperate poverty of some.

    While the group of about 50 vol-unteers accomplished more towards the schools construction than antici-pated, we didnt end up finishing, said Bouwman. We wanted the Dominican people to finish. We were involved alongside the Dominicans, we were the workers and they were foremen, we were told what to do.

    Despite her limited understand-ing of Spanish, the language barrier wasnt difficult to overcome. It was a neat experience having made rela-tionships without language conver-sations. Bouwman worked together with a man named Randy and com-municated all through gestures. They laid cinder block walls, mixed cement, laid rebar, trowelled and painted.

    Getting to know Dominicans while building school a memorable experienceYou can still build

    relationships even with a language barri-er. Thats something I will take into class-rooms for future years, she said.

    It was very nice to work and meet with them. They (the Dominicans) are happy, gracious, hos-pitable, they love to spend time with us. The translators helped as well.

    While they were building the vocation-al school, when recess came at the existing school, they took a break and played with the youngsters.

    One day they took pictures of the stu-dents. The pictures were then printed in the United States and flown back to the group which delivered them to the students a

    few days later.While some had had

    their pictures taken before, Bouwman said it was interesting to see their expressions and excitement. They absolutely loved having their pictures taken.

    Early in their trip, the group went on community walks, into peoples houses and to the dump where people live. That was to cement how important school is for kids to give them a future. Students as young as 13 will go to the vocation-al school and learn things like welding, machining and cook-ing to give them a foundation for a career.

    Bouwman said she gained so much from it, as well as personally, and what I could bring to my career. I have an appreciation for what we have here. This made it even more pro-nounced. It deepened my appreciation.

    She had a difficult time coming home. I knew I would be affect-ed. I talk a lot to my students about how blessed we are in how we live. It was difficult to see some of the liv-ing conditions. I defi-nitely would like to do more to help more in this kind of area.Continued on page 13

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    During reflections every night, members of the group talked about their experiences. I knew it would have an affect being there. We hear about poverty, have seen it in other countries, maybe not to this magnitude, said Bouwman. It has life changing affects on a person.

    We went and built relationships, met the kids, had an inside look on how they live, that further impacted the whole emphasis.

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